Plant Details: Oglethorpe Oak
Category Trees  
Zone: 4 - 8
 
Out_of_stock: N
Common Name Oglethorpe Oak Variety  
Regional Names  
Botanical Name Quercus oglethorpensis
Description Q. oglethorpensis is a rare member of the White Oak family with a fast growth rate. It will grow well in heavy clay soils and has a deep root system, this oak must be transplanted when young. It turns deep rust red in the fall and the leaves persists on into the winter. The small round acorns are favorites of songbirds. Its red fall color, white flaky bark and fast rate of growth make this oak an interesting ornamental, not to mention the rarity of this species as a conversation piece.
Notes
 
Plant Growing Conditions

Soil PH
 
Soil Type
 
Water
 
SunLight
 
Foliage
acid:
Y
 
clay:
Y
 
dry:
N
 
full:
Y
 
Evergreen:
N
neutral:
Y
 
average: 
Y
 
average:
Y
 
partial:
Y
  SemiEvergreen:
N
alkaline:
Y
 
sand:
Y
 
wet:
N
 
shade:
N
  Deciduous:
Y
Plant Pricing
Last Update: 2024-03-20 04:09:21.0
Container Size
Price
1 Gallon
28.00
Last Update:
2012-10-26 14:52:53.0
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